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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 823.38 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 823.38 and 207 is: 310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 823.38 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/823.38 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 823.38 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 170,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,439.66/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.32

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